Gerald Otto "Jerry" Summers

1951 - 2026

Gerald "Jerry" Otto Summers, 74, of Mason, Ohio, passed away Jan. 23, 2026.

Jerry was born Jan. 30, 1951, in Keokuk.

He was a proud graduate of Keokuk High School and Union Institute and University, and dedicated more than 45 years of his professional life to the financial and retirement planning field. Jerry earned numerous professional designations, including CFP, CLU, ChFC, CASL, and CRC. He was passionate about helping others plan wisely and find financial security.

Without question, the greatest blessing of Jerry's life was meeting Mona. Their marriage was a testament to love, faithfulness, and partnership.

Jerry found joy in painting, cycling, fishing, and pickleball. He cherished time spent with his family and lived his life guided by faith, love, and service. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, generous spirit, steady guidance, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to those he loved.

Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Mona (Miller) Summers; his son, Jared Summers (Emily); his daughter, Nicole (Summers) Draznik (William); his brother, Micheal Summers (Deborah); and his four grandchildren, Anderson and Savannah Summers, and Ronan and Otto Draznik, who were truly his pride and joy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Edward and Margaret (Thompson) Summers; his sister Patricia Potter (Raymond); and step-siblings Edward Ernest Summers Jr., Jeanne Summers, and Robert Summers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jerry's honor to The Friends of the Little Miami State Park (FLMSP).